L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Belinda Finds Her Wings - Nursery Rhyme

Belinda is so happy she has found her wings
Now she can flitter and flutter and do other things
That young, pretty fairy nymphs are prone to do,
She can cover and hover over sweet flower cups
Like lilies of the valley and lonely johnny-jump-ups.
She can dive and drift with the hint of a breeze,
And hide from the birds in the tallest of trees.

Belinda is so happy she has found her wings,
All pink, purple, and yellowish spots in-betweens
Like transparent filigrees, as fragile as tatted lace
And if you like, she’ll give you a kiss on your face.
You’ll see her, a tiny butterfly, going about to and fro
But Belinda, the fairy, will be watching you grow. 

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written November 6, 2022
Submitted to "Be Creative" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper

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Anne-Lise Andresen November 22, 2022 at 11:45 AM - Awe ... I love Belinda ... the fairy :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Milton :) - L Milton Hankins November 22, 2022 at 11:48 AM Thank you so much, Sunshine Smile, for your sweet comment and congratulations.

Eve Roper November 21, 2022 at 8:01 PM Milt, you caught me with the name Belinda. I thank you for entering the contest. I love your very creative children nursery poem. Congratulations on your win. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Many blessings to you and yours. Hugs & Love Eve L Milton Hankins November 22, 2022 at 9:29 AM Yep, Belinda is a beautiful name. I enjoyed writing for your contest, Eve, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.

Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2022 at 2:03 PM light, lively and luxuriously fun! L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 2:19 PM I just knew you'd like this one, Caren, and you did, too!

Linda Alice Fowler November 7, 2022 at 9:05 AM Aw, so sweet Milt. A very creative nursery rhyme that any age can enjoy! L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 10:38 AM Thanks so much, Linda. It was an enjoyable write for me.

Becky Forbes November 7, 2022 at 5:56 AM Please send her my way for a kiss on the face :-) L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 8:16 AM I'll pass the word along to Belinda, Becky. Thanks!

Joanna Daniel November 7, 2022 at 12:05 AM A nice upbeat nursery rhyme, Milt:) L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 8:16 AM Thanks, Jo. I like the way it flowed myself.

Tom Cunningham November 6, 2022 at 11:08 PM A lovely verse for children Milton, would not look out place in a book of nursery rhymes. Tom L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 8:17 AM Thanks, Tom. I really enjoyed writing it.

Sally Eslinger November 6, 2022 at 9:03 PM This is bound to become a classic! I wonder how Belinda lost those outstanding wings in the first place? Did a dragonfly thieve them? d a frog clip them wit h hi s darti ng tongue? What’d she do when ladybugs decided she was a swell ride thru the garden? She ever go thru a door& get caught in a house? Would be fun to illustrate! Hu gs! L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 8:17 AM I can't answer your questions, Sally, but I'll sure pass them on to Belinda.